12 h. ago Deputy Senate President Barau Hails Swift Police Action In Murder Of Family Of 7 In Kano

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has commended the Kano State Police Command for the arrest of three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of the Kano metropolis. Senator Barau gave the commendation in a statement issued by his Special […]

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Defeating Tinubu requires ‘red eye’ not court action — Datti Baba Ahmed

Datti Baba-Ahmed, former Labour Party VP candidate, says defeating President Tinubu requires ‘red eye’ tactics, not just court action, sparking debate. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-defeating-tinubu-requires-red-eye-not-court-action-datti-baba-ahmed/

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3 d. ago Venezuela’s Acting President Rodriguez Vows More Prisoner Releases After Phone Call With Trump

Venezuela’s acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, has pledged to continue the release of detainees held under the administration of ousted President Nicolas Maduro, describing her first phone call with United States President Donald Trump as “long, productive and courteous.” Rodriguez said on Wednesday that the discussion focused on a bilateral agenda aimed at benefiting both countries, […]

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7 d. ago Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After Intervention By VP Shettima

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its strike action scheduled for Monday, January 12, following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The doctors were pushing to commence the strike due to persistent unmet demands, including payment of promotion and salary arrears, resumption and timely completion of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) […] The post Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After Intervention By VP Shettima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Renewed Hope In Action: How President Tinubu Is Propelling Interior Ministry Reforms

On a good day, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) hardly celebrates politicians. But an exception was made recently. The association expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Honorable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his outstanding efforts in ensuring easy passport processing for Nigerian students in the Diaspora. The President of NANS Headquarters, Usman Adamu […]

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9 d. ago Ugochinyere Hails Trump’s Action In Venezuela, Urges Arrest Of Imo ‘Election Riggers’

The member representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has declared support for United States President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, urging similar action against those allegedly plotting to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through election manipulation in Imo State. Ugochinyere made […]

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1 week ago US Senate Moves To Curb Trump’s Military Powers In Venezuela

The United States Senate has advanced a resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to take further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional authorisation. In a 52–47 procedural vote on Thursday, five Republicans joined Senate Democrats in supporting the measure to advance the war powers resolution. If fully passed, the legislation would require […]

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1 week ago SEE LIST: Trump Withdraws US From 66 International Organisations

The United States has announced its withdrawal from 66 international organisations, including key United Nations (UN) agencies and climate-focused bodies, a decision that has sparked global concern over its implications for climate action, development, peacebuilding and multilateral cooperation. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Wednesday suspending US participation and support for dozens of […]

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1 week ago Trump ‘actively’ discussing purchase of Greenland — White House

US President Donald Trump has “actively discussed” the purchase of Greenland with his team, the White House said on Wednesday, saying he preferred diplomacy but would not rule out military action. “That’s something that’s currently being actively discussed by the president and his national security team,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said when asked about a Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-actively-discussing-purchase-of-greenland-white-house/

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1 week ago Activist Aisha Yesufu Rejects 2027 Ticket Without Peter Obi As Presidential Candidate

Prominent activist and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has vowed to actively work against any party ticket in the 2027 general election where former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, runs as a vice-presidential candidate. Yesufu made the declaration in a video currently circulating on social media, where she questioned what she described […]

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1 week ago Stop slandering me, Colombian president rejects Trump threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejects Donald Trump’s threats of military action and accusations of drug trafficking, calling for an end to the slander. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-slandering-me-colombian-president-rejects-trump-threats/

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2 w. ago “Trump Will Capture You If You Rig 2027 Election” –  Tokumbo Pearse Warns Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, has warned President Bola Tinubu and other political actors against rigging the 2027 presidential election, saying the international community is closely watching Nigeria. Pearse issued the warning during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, where he cautioned that electoral malpractice could attract serious […] The post “Trump Will Capture You If You Rig 2027 Election” –  Tokumbo Pearse Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Venezuela Military Urges Calm, Backs Delcy Rodriguez Acting President

"I call on the people of Venezuela to resume their activities of all kinds, economic, work and education, in the coming days," Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said in a televised address. The post Venezuela Military Urges Calm, Backs Delcy Rodriguez Acting President appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Alleged Discrepancies: House Of Reps Releases Copies Of Tax Laws For Public Scrutiny

The House of Representatives has finally released the four Tax Reform Acts duly signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, to Nigerians for public record, verification and reference. Spokesman, House of Representatives, Hon. Akintunde Rotimi, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday night in Abuja. LEADERSHIP reports that the National Assembly leadership had directed […]

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2 w. ago Tax Laws Discrepancy: Reps Finally Release Acts For Public Scrutiny

The House of Representatives, has finally released the four tax reform Acts duly signed into law by President Bola Tinubu to Nigerians for public record, verification and reference. Spokesman, House of Representatives, Hon. Akintunde Rotimi disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday night in Abuja. LEADERSHIP reports that the National Assembly leadership had directed […]

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2 w. ago How Party Crises, Electoral Commission, Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Wike Will Shape 2026

Prevailing upsets within opposition political parties, the ability or otherwise of the ruling party to manage its successes, and the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would largely shape Nigeria’s political space in 2026. Also, the actions and inactions of some key political figures, including President Bola Tinubu; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; […]

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3 w. ago “After Tinubu, I’m Most Abused Politician In Nigeria” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as the most abused politician in Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu, while announcing that political activities in Rivers State will officially kick off in January 2026. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during a thanksgiving service organized by former Deputy Speaker of the House […] The post “After Tinubu, I’m Most Abused Politician In Nigeria” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago I’m Nigeria’s ‘Most Abused Politician’ After Tinubu, Says Wike

  Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described himself as one of the ‘most abused’ politicians in Nigeria, second only to President Bola Tinubu. The FCT Minister also declared that political activities in Rivers State would formally begin from January 2026. Wike made the remarks on Saturday while speaking at a […]

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3 w. ago Anxiety As US Vows More Airstrikes On Terrorists’ Camps In Nigeria

Ex-generals, experts welcome action, Gumi kicks   |   Strikes targeted terrorists, not religion – Presidency   The December 25, 2025 commencement of bombings by the United States and its allies to root out terrorists in northern Nigeria has triggered uncertainty and excitement. However, many have expressed concern over the far-reaching implications of this military campaign being […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu vows full scale operations against terrorism in Nigeria

Following the enduring terrorist activities across Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to root out terrorism from read more Tinubu vows full scale operations against terrorism in Nigeria

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